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MG MGA - King Dick MGA Jack
| There is what appears to be an original MGA King Dick 'Bow Tie' jack on UK Ebay at the moment, as opposed to the Moss reproduction. There is some interest with the current bid at £33. These don't come up that often so expect bidding to be between £60 to £150 depending on interest. Ebay item no. 201424176177 This jack was used by the bulk of our cars. See details here: http://www.mgaroadster.co.uk/King_Dick_Jacks.htm#King_Dick_Bow_Tie_B1077 No vested interest except for the eventual selling price for my database. Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| No handles otherwise might be interested. Steve, are you able to identify the differences between the original and the reproduction ones for us? |
| Neil MG |
| Neil I am still not 100% certain but if my sources are correct the attached picture shows the difference. The alignment of the vertical KING DICK in the reproduction on the left is very poor compared to the original on the right. The casting letters on the original are also sharper. If someone has a Moss reproduction can they send me a picture so that I can study once and for all. Some of the original jacks also have SF cast above the B1077. Steve 
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| Steve Gyles |
| There is also a Shelly jack on ebay now, item 131578108593, $155. George |
| George G. |
| Land Rover Jack. Fairly common over here. Usually go for about $54 (£35) in the UK. Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| Hi Steve I sent you some a while ago I thought cheers Gordon |
| G C Pugh |
| Hi Gordon. I thought that too but could not find them. Any chance of sending again? Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| Hi Steve, did you get the photos sent today? cheers Gordon |
| G C Pugh |
| Yes thanks Gordon. Away this week. Will address next week. Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| Hello Group - Isn't the jack for 1600 and later MGA's an LJ225 going for over $500 USD? FOG |
| FOG Frank |
| Frank - Yes you are correct, the 1600 jack is a Shelley LJ225 and they are selling for over $500. Reason: It is the SAME jack used on all AH 3000's except the MGA uses a bent handle and the AH uses a Tommy bar. Does anyone have a picture of this jack and handle, I don't own one and at those prices can't afford one. Russ |
| RAH Russ |
| Russ Not correct. Only the 1600 after chassis number 93548 used the LJ225 with the unreinforced yoke. All earlier 1600s used a King Disk jack. The Shelley was used on some Healey 3000s but not all. Many used the later version LJ225 with a reinforced yoke. The handle on the MGA version was most likely straight. See my database here: http://www.mgaroadster.co.uk/shelley_jacks_3.htm#Shelley_LJ225_MGA_AH Current prices are between $400 to $500 Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| There is a B1077 King Dick jack on ebay now, not in the best condition, item 252097930017. |
| George G. |
| I have just received more information that confirms in my mind that the Shelley LJ225 supplied with our later cars did have a straight handle and not the one with the cranked end as suggested by some people. The jack in question was completely original, including its zinc plated handle. It is the final photo in this entry in my database: http://www.mgaroadster.co.uk/shelley_jacks_3.htm#Shelley_LJ225_MGA_AH Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| Hello Steve, thanks for the update. I too have a bent end on my handle but I am also not the original owner, second. Based on your info, I guess I should now be looking for a straight handle ! FOG |
| FOG Frank |
| FOG This issue causes me endless headaches. Barney mentions the bent handle; you also, yet all other evidence over the years points to an 18" galvanized straight bar. I am waiting for someone/anyone with a 'guaranteed' original MGA Shelley jack and handle to contact me with the definitive answer. My jack archives are built up from entirely open source data and it takes a long time comparing data to come up with the most likely answers. The MGA Shelley LJ225 is but one jack amongst 465 in my databases. So far I have managed to pair up about 250 classic cars. Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| A photo on my web site shows a bent handle, but it is accompanied by a note saying, "I believe the picture is misleading, as LJ225 jacks for MGA always had a straight handle". I agree, the MGA Shelly jack handle should be straight. |
| barneymg |
| Thanks Barney. |
| Steve Gyles |
| Thanks all. I'll keep my bent handle because it came with the kit, but I'll start my quest for a straight one. FOG |
| FOG Frank |
| Fog I will let you know if I spot one, but probably easier to make new one. Give it a year or two and who would know? Steve |
| Steve Gyles |
| Thanks Steve - I'm sure one will surface here in the 'land of the free' now that it's been on the chat room. I mean, now that it's been on this site it's Gospel, isn't that how it works. Yes, I've already thought about making one, they will probably sell for $50.00 USD cause everyone will want one. Hey a new cottage business, making reproduction tommy bars (grin). FOG |
| FOG Frank |
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